Canon A2500 vs Nikon L24

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon A2500 versus Nikon L24, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the L24 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was released 24 months after the L24 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the A2500 scores vs the L24 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Nikon Coolpix L24. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A2500 Gallery and Nikon L24 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2500 enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon L24 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A2500 compared to the L24.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and L24 is 96 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and L24.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A2500 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent A2500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.